Cheaper Alternatives to Rosetta Stone

Although effective, learning a foreign language using Rosetta Stone can get expensive. Purchasing all of the Rosetta Stone disc sets for one language can cost you nearly $1,000. If you want to learn a foreign language without spending hundreds of dollars, there are several low- to no-cost options for doing so. However, what you save in dollars may cost you more in time and effort. Nevertheless, it is possible to expand your mind and language skills without breaking the bank.
  1. Volunteering

    • Volunteer with a organization serving individuals from a country that speaks the language that you want to learn.

    Community College or University Classes

    • Taking continuing education classes at a community college may be cheaper than Rosetta Stone, and enables you to interact with other students learning the same language. Scholarships and grants may also be available to pay for your classes at community college or a local university.

    Befriending Native Speakers

    • Befriend a native speaker of the language you want to learn, and exchange language lessons. If English is a new language to your friend, she may be eager to exchange language lessons.

    Assisting As an ESLTeacher

    • If your community has a large international community of immigrants or refugees, cultural centers serving those populations may offer ESL (English as a Second Language) courses. You may also find such courses at community colleges. Often teachers are in need of native English speakers to assist with large classes, and are open to volunteers.

    Getting Hired Overseas

    • Find international countries that speak the language you want to learn and apply for employment opportunities in those countries. You can immerse yourself in the culture while earning money. This is a great way to learn a language if you have a professional skill that's in demand, as some companies will pay for your language lessons so that you can be more productive.

    Affordable Online Resources

    • There are numerous sites that offer free language lessons online, and other sites where you can download lessons onto your iPod or MP3 player for free or for a nominal fee. Social networking sites such as My Happy Planet allow language lovers to interact with and learn from one another. (See Resources.)

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